Data Platform Architect

Context

As part of the acceleration of our Data & AI strategy, we are looking for a Data Platform Architect to contribute to the development and evolution of the Group’s Data Platform (Snowflake foundation and associated cloud environment). Within the Data Platform & Engineering team, you will play a key role in defining technical standards and designing the target architecture. As a hands-on architect, you will remain closely involved in development and engineering activities to ensure the platform’s performance, security and scalability.

Main Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy

• Define the target Data Platform architecture and contribute to its technology roadmap.
• Support key technical decisions related to the evolution of the Snowflake environment.
• Contribute to the Group’s Data & AI strategy.

Design & Delivery

• Design the architecture of the platform, data layers and BI capabilities (reporting tools and capabilities).
• Define architectural models and patterns adapted to different use cases.
• Contribute to the development and industrialisation of platform components.
• Design data flows (ingestion, transformation, exposure).

Governance, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure the security, integrity and compliance of the Data Platform.
• Implement secure data access models.
• Define and promote technical and data modelling standards.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Optimise platform performance and data processing workloads.
• Drive cost optimisation and usage management initiatives within the Snowflake environment.
• Integrate relevant technological developments to enhance platform capabilities.

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Support Data Engineering teams in technical and architectural decision-making.
• Promote standards and best practices across the organisation.
• Work closely with business and technical teams to align the architecture with business needs.